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Ochna natalitia

Ochna natalitia (Meisn.) Walp.
Ochna natalitia
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Ochna natalitia is a species in the Ochnaceae family, native to regions including the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, and Swaziland. It was first described in 1843 by Walp., based on earlier work by Meisn.

Description

Ochna natalitia belongs to the genus Ochna and is part of the Ochnaceae family, a group of flowering plants. It is naturally distributed across several regions in southern Africa, including the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, and Swaziland. The species was formally published in 1843 by Walp., building upon the initial work by Meisn. This species contributes to the biodiversity of its native habitats and is recognized within the broader context of Ochna species found in the region.

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces · KwaZulu-Natal · Northern Provinces · Swaziland

Synonyms

Diporidium natalitiumOchna atropurpurea var. natalitiaOchna chilversii

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